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Newspaper

Hope Star

Location

Hope, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1961

Page

4

U S School Aid Bill in New Trouble

Washington lawmakers faced fresh hurdles as Senators McNamara and Javits offered amendments to extend outlays for classroom construction and to keep the National Defense Education Act alive. The measure targets schools in districts with federal personnel families amid a packed Senate and House agenda. Senate leaders urged avoiding further amendments and pushing a separate defense education bill.

Washington Cap Congress Pat McNamara D-Mich Senate Jacob K. Javits R-Ny House Riles Mike Mansfield Montana

City Reduces Taxes Fourteenth Year in a Row

The San Leandro City Council voted Monday night to cut the tax rate for the fourteenth consecutive year. The rate stands at $1.08 per $100 of assessed valuation, reflecting the city’s long-standing trend of tax reductions as its population grows from 26,442 when it was a town to about 70,000 residents now.

San Lleandro Calif Galifor San Leandro

Huntsville Man Accused in Rape Case

Litter Rock AP report states Chester A Whorley, 28, of Huntsville, charged with rape and bound over to Pulaski County grand jury. Arrested after a July incident in a residential area where a rape victim reported an attack on Aug 5. Whorley faces two burglary counts and one count of indecent exposure, all with concealed weapon charges. Police say he carried an ice pick or knife and was found hiding under a chair after a chase.

Litter Rock Chester A. Whorley Huntsville Pulaski County Whorley Palice

Infant Son of R Brumers Dies in Ashville

The infant son of Mr Richard Brimer of Ashville North Dakota died in that city August 14 after birth. Named Thomas Christopher, he was buried August 16 in Ashville. Survivors include his parents one sister Patricia and his paternal grandparents.

Gid Mes Richard Brimer Ashville Nod Thomas Christopher Patricia Mays Br, M Braines Dupe

Weather Pipement Station report for Av tours ending gom

Monday shows high 76 and low 88 with precipitation 222 inch. Report notes cola precipitation through jfaly 32.39 pieces and references a game period last year 2242. Forecast mentions Missouri fate partly crady thrash Wednesday and a tile warmers high today 5 00.

Gom Jfaly

Salary Plan Rejected by Chrysler by UAW Demand

Detroit AP reports Chrysler Corp rejected the United Auto Workers demand that 60,600 hourly workers be paid salaries. Chrysler says hourly pay for production work is industry standard and proper compensation. GM and Ford did not respond to the union’s broader payroll and social legislation proposals.

Detroit Mich APD Chrysler Corp United Auto Workers Chrysler UAW General Motors Corp Ford Motor Co Congress Tn Arthur Hughes Chrysler Department Gervid Atkinson Creysler

Massachusetts Wants Pen Pal News Message

A fragment from a Massachusetts notice seeks pen pals. It mentions Miss Deborah The from Lakeside Ave Webster and asks responders to include name address age hair and eye color marital status and promises to send more information about getting a pen pal.

Deborah Lakeside Ave Webster Miss

Gary D. Fisk Earns B S Degree at State Teachers College

Gary D Fisk son of Mr and Mrs Marelli Fisk, receives his bachelor of science degree from Arkansas State Teachers College in Conway. The ceremony occurred in Manstie Ark with graduates and family in attendance.

Gary D. Fisk Marelli Fisk Bud St Ark State Teachers College Conway Manstiele Ark

Powers Church Revival Begins Sunday

Powers Missionary Baptist Church schedules a revival starting Sunday with services at Powers Chapel. עמ The event aims to attract community members and reenergize faith, featuring likely guest speakers and evening sessions at the church doors.

Reds Boot Pacifists on Moscow Trek

In East Germany 86 protesters from a San Francisco to Moscow march were hustled out after rejecting a Red offer to transport them toward Poland. A spokesman said the mostly American and West German marchers did not yet know their next move as they planned to distribute atomic disarmament pamphlets en route to Moscow.

Velmstedt Cermany East Germany Posland San Francisco Moscow

Rain Forecast Hammers Northwest Arkansas

Heavy rain continues in northwest Arkansas with Springdale hardest hit as streets flood and businesses flood. Temperatures run 10 to 20 degrees below normal, with highs around 54 in Berorado and a cooling trend expected by midweek as a cloudy layer breaks up.

Associated Press Earl Arkansas Springdale U.S Spring Creek

Mrs Mary Elizabeth Hanna Dies in Nashville

Mrs Mary Elizabeth Hanna 82 of Nashville Arkansas died Monday in a Nashville hospital She was widow of Ford B Hanna a former army member of St Paul Methodist Church She left three daughters Alma Hanna Mrs CW Stewart and Ace Coleman all of Nashville and one brother Dr Goodlett of Ny Die Funeral services will be held at 200 pm at Latiner Funeral Chapel Nashville with Rev Bean and Rev Lewis officiating Burial will be St Vand Cemetery near Oeun

Mary Mlizabeth Goodlett Hani Dean Ark Nash Ville Tanna Ford B. Wana Army St. Paul Inchile Alma Manna CW. Stewart Ate Chesice Coleman Nashville Dr. Goodlett Bite Bean Walker We Lewis Tiehiting St. Vand Cemetens Oeun

Lions Light Bulb Sale Next Monday

The Hope Lions Club holds its annual light bulb sale next Monday August 21 at 1:06 PM. Bulbs sell at seven for $2 with proceeds benefiting the Light Conservation Find and the Arkansas Enterprises for the Blind. Over 950 blind persons have received training at the kitchen center, with 47 percent of graduates securing gainful employment or becoming framemakers.

Hope Lions Club Arkansas Enterprises Lranes

Bread Price Rise Expected Across Nation Says Industry

CHICAGO AP Housewives nationwide may see a penny rise per loaf as manufacturing costs climb. BE. J. Kelley an American Bakers Association president notes a late but likely increase though not confirming the exact amount. He cites 15 billion loaves consumed annually and $120 million impact from a penny rise. Wheat price supports and farmers withholding grain add to cost pressures.

Chicago BE. J. Kelleyan American Bakers Association Leu

Homecoming and revival services planned in Bingen

A homecoming at Grace Baptist Church in Bingen is set for Sunday August 20 with revival services beginning that afternoon and continuing next week. Evangelist Clyde Taslie from Rag ers is joined by pastor Le Richardson in leading the gatherings.

Feme Grace Baptist

Brandenburg Gate Sealed by Blockade

AP reports Berlin's Brandenburg Gate sealed by armored convoys and barbed wire as East and West forces face off. West Berlin police and British soldiers observe from the surrounding Tiergarten while East German troops block passages. Demonstrations may flare near the gate, with uncertain outcomes.

Hige East West Berlin Gunyane Brandenburg Gate Tiergarten Ble Berlin Not Police

Mrs. R. M. Briant Dies at 87 in Mapes Home

Mrs. R. M. Briant longtime Mapes resident and Methodist lay worker died Monday in a local rest home at age 82. She served in WSCS and was a poet and church worker. Survived by two nieces Q A Graves of Hope and Mrs Ridley Smith of Santa Ana and four nephews Claud Mes Corkle Little Rock Briant Me Corkle Dallas Phillip McCorkle Arkadelphia Ed Mecorkle Hope. Funeral held today in First Methodist Church with Rev EB Moore officiating. Burial at HM Cemetery with Jaelius in charge.

R. M. Brian Methodist Church Mapes Shu Wis WSCS First Methodist Church Q. A. Graves Hope Ridley Smith Santa Ana Calif Claud Mes Corkle Little Rock Briant MeCorkle Dallas Phillip McCorkle

Communists threaten travel ban between East and West Berlin

The Soviet West stance prompts a move by East Berlin to require entry permits for West Berlin traffic while West Berliners commuting to East Berlin are exempt. The border crossings saw German police turning back East Germans and tightening controls as tensions rise in the divided city.

Bertin West East Berlin

City relief program yields first Newburgh job

In Newburgh New York a welfare recipient took a city job but quit after lunch. Welfare chief Petrillo says he later found private painting work and asked to be taken off relief rolls. The city’s plan requires able bodied relief receivers to take city jobs to reduce welfare costs. Meanwhile Los Angeles critics label the Newburgh crackdown a national hoax aimed at punitive welfare cutbacks and potential malnutrition risks.

Newburgh N.Y Cat Neweburgh Polat Perrillo Petrillo Los Angeles National Association of Social Workers N Y Ralph L. Goff

Hearing Set Over Boat Fatality

Municipal Court arraignment is set for a 14 year old in Mabelvale Arkansas in connection with a fatal boating incident on Lake Ouachita Sunday. Prosecutor David Whittington said the youth was held on $5000 bond. the boat driven by the youth struck and killed Henry Stradie of Fine Bluth.

Hop Springs Ark Mabelvale Blondiy David Whittington Nidis Chien Whittington Sun Vie Strodly

Japan Observes Surrender Anniversary But Some Areas Silent

Japanese authorities mark the surrender anniversary with memorial services in many cities but no nationwide official observance is reported. The article notes several regions held ceremonies while others showed no formal acknowledgment.

Tokyo Cap

Protests to Be Filed by West Allies

London reports the British, U.S. and French governments will file written protests against Soviet border restrictions. A spokesman said the move aims to precisely state the Western position and that a delay is not expected. The Western powers consider the issue serious but would not discuss comments by West German Chancellor Adenauer on possible trade cuts with the Soviet bloc.

London Wesleyt Bertie Welilan British Reviow U.S Weal Kanad Adenamer Marie Wester

Lincoln Sub Fires Six Missiles Four Reach Targets

CAPE CANAVERAL Florida AP dispatch reports the Abraham Lincoln submarine fired six missiles in a one day test, with four achieving planned targets. The nuclear submarine left for Charleston load of 16 missiles before heading toward patrol areas. Details on all launches were not officially acknowledged by the Defense Department, but sources say four rockets hit targets in the open Atlantic near Grand Bahama Island about 300 miles southeast of Cape Canaveral.

Cape Canaveral Fla APM Abraham Lincol U. S Navy Polaris Charleston D.C Parral Defense Department Atlantic Ocean Grand Bahama Island The Cape

Navy freezes 26200 on duty to boost manpower

The Navy will extend active duty for about 26 200 officers and enlisted personnel set to leave, keeping them on duty from months to a year. The move supports a military buildup, aiming to raise Navy strength from 626 000 to 647 000 and may not change ship counts soon.

Washington Navy Fort

George Jessel Plans Retirement in France Next Year

Comedian George Jessel said Monday night he will retire next year and move to France. While in town for a nightclub engagement he told an interviewer he plans to settle in Saumur on the Loire River, describing his return as a new chapter away from show business.

George Jessel France Windoci Paytei Uvor Jessel Bastiasier Saumnes Liviera

Permit demands spark Berlin travel clash across Iron Curtain

West Berliners faced new permit rules to enter East Berlin as East German authorities tightened borders. Western officials and allies condemned the move while calling for protests and sanctions against the Soviet bloc. Trade unions and church leaders urged restraint as tensions rose in the divided city.

BRLIN Hevlin Antil West Russia East Crowsman Sharp Andrei L. Solovyev Boviel Karls Host East Berlin Berlin Willy Brandt Miurders West Berlin Interior Ministry East Germany Konrad Adenauer Sart Scharl Evangelical Church Olly Dikelius

Goodwin ships 115 pounder in Tennessee

Aubrey Goodwin brings in a 115 pound melon for Roy Anderson to ship to a Tennessee friend. He previously raised the largest invloy in the area weighing 150 pounds last year.

Aubrey Goodwin Roy Anderson Tennessee Goodwin

Body recovered in Current River near Pocahontas

The body of Hager Johnson, 24, of Biggers, was recovered Monday from the Current River two miles southeast of Pocahontas Arkansas. He drowned in the river on July July .

Pocahontas, Ark Hager Johnson Biggers Tuo Miles Suat San Julay Wiis

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McNamaraid R. Bruners NEA Radiophoto Massachusetts Powers Missioniey Baptist Harch Sersdeer Te Caeright Mary Elizabeth Hanna Lions Bingen By John Weyland Germany Jong City Action Japan Lincoln A. Goodwin
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